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Originally Posted by kk2002s
Keep an eye out front of the car and back of the car for fluid leakage.
The steering rack could be leaking or the power steering/reservoir/hoses could be leaking
Don't wait for the noise as then thing have gone to far and the $$$ to fix go way up
When ever I do anything fluid related I put news paper down under the car parked in my garage as an drip indicator until I'm sure things are dry
I have to ask. 3 years of ownership, have you ever gone into the engine compartment before or have you always had a mechanic service things?
There's not much in the engine compartment that needs servicing except steering fluid and Air filter but it's good to look around to see if something out of place
Pentosin CHF 11 S is $$$ I was a bit low so I tracked down a can @$25. Took so little to bring it to level now I have 99% of a can. just sitting there. Well it is good for Floor jacks
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I did exactly that when I was pouring in the oil! Absolutely no leaks since last evening - nothing under the car, entire length. I was also quite concerned where did the fluid go so this I had in mind to check for any leakage. None so far, which is a good sign.
The car stands in my driveway, which is quite clean and lighter in color, so I will be keeping an eye on the pavement. Making sure there are no leaks. I know there haven't been any during the last year or so since this is where the car parks.
I had never gone into the engine compartment before. Yesterday was my first time. Quite frankly, the car has only gone into the shop maybe 2 times over the last 3 years I've owned it. It's actually 2 & half years to be accurate. An oil change and a break pads/rotor replacement - that's it. So quite honestly, I don't believe anyone, even a mechanic, has gone into the engine compartment since I've owned this car. Which is why i had to use WD40 to get the 5 screws loosened.
I had a battery issue where I had to replace the battery, run current to the jumpers to open the hood -- but none of that required the engine compartment and I was able to handle it by myself.
Now that you mention it - maybe I should
check the air filter!!
Got the CHF 11S for the same cost - $25. But for me it took a little more then half the can, I believe a little over half liter. So I have less then half a can sitting now. Worked out well.
UPDATE #2: Took a longer drive. No noise, nothing whatsoever. Very smooth. In fact, I almost feel like the steering is handling smoother then it ever has in the last 2.5 years I've owned this car. Still no signs of any leakage anywhere.